Job summary
As a Registered Nurse (Mental Health), you'll use your compassion
and clinical experience to help deliver the exceptional levels of patient care
we're known for. We'll look to you to provide our multi-disciplinary team with
in-depth expertise and knowledge of the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts
to make sure our patients get the highest level of care.
With no two days the same youll enjoy a wide
range of responsibilities, from ensuring that care-plans are comprehensive to
making sure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and, if necessary,
incorporated into the care-plan. Youll also relish the opportunity to support
our unique private-paying patients who will have their own individualised care
packages
You
will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current
valid NMC registration
You
will be able to maintain documentation, undertake audits and demonstrate
integrity in your role
You
will have good knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and understand latest
nursing practices
Above
all, you will be compassionate, resilient and dedicated to empowering and
support our patients through their recovery.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan and implement patient care plans,
incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans
Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive and are
understandable by the patient.
Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the
patient has been represented in the care-plan.
Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current
care-plan.
Ensure that a patients capacity and willingness to consent
to the care-plan is documented.
Meet with the patient at least once a week to establish a
therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision where required.
Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and,
if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan.
Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required.
Ensure the transfer of a patient from one nurse to another
is not detrimental to patient care.
Undertake outcome measures with the appropriate tools; in
particular, (HONOS) both on admission and discharge.
About us
Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings. Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders, OCD and addictions.
To reward the hard work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as per the below:
25 days holiday increasing up to 30 days for long
service plus bank holidays *
A, refer a nurse scheme paying £2000 per
successful recruit *
Opportunities for continuous professional
development (CPD) and training
Generous Company pension scheme with The People's Pension
100% of NMC registration renewal paid (subject to
meeting the criteria)
Generous Company sick pay*
Annual staff bonus (discretionary)
Travel Loan scheme *
Free life assurance cover (4 x salary)
On-site restaurant with subsidised staff meals at
breakfast, lunch and dinner
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Perkbox
Medical, which provides 24 hour
access to a private GP service
An extensive Perkbox
staff benefits package, offering a comprehensive range of discounts and access
to well-being apps
Free eye tests and contribution towards the cost of
glasses (if required)
Long service recognition*
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay*
Long-term disability insurance*
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position
in organisation
Reports to the Charge Nurse or Senior Staff Nurse.
Liaison at all levels with Consultants, Nursing Services
Manager and all multidisciplinary team members.
Limits
of authority
Collaborates with other therapy staff in
therapeutic program review process.
Collaborates in care planning discussions as
part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ensures care-plans are reviewed, updated and
actioned as required.
Provides a link with outside agencies
Key tasks/Scope of the role
1.
Clinical Care
2.
Health & Safety
3.
Medication
4.
Legal frameworks
5.
Clinical Governance
6.
Professional Development
7.
Nursing Liaison
8.
Other
Duties and
responsibilities
1. Clinical care
To assess, plan and implement patient care plans,
incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans
Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive and are
understandable by the patient.
Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the
patient has been represented in the care-plan.
Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current
care-plan.
Ensure that a patients capacity and willingness to consent
to the care-plan is documented.
Meet with the patient at least once a week to establish a
therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision where required.
Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and,
if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan.
Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required.
Ensure the transfer of a patient from one nurse to another
is not detrimental to patient care.
Undertake outcome measures with the appropriate tools; in
particular, (HONOS) both on admission and discharge.
2. Health and safety
To
be aware of Health and Safety policies and ensure compliance when carrying out
duties.
To
bring Health and Safety issues to the attention of the charge nurse and if
applicable, the maintenance department.
To
ensure incident, accident and complaints polices are adhered to.
3. Medication
Administer
medication as prescribed, within professional guidelines.
Ensure
that all hospital medication policies are followed.
Ensure
that all staff on the shift are aware of any observable side-effects of
medication.
Be
familiar with the use of emergency medication.
4. Legal frameworks
To
understand and adhere to the Mental Health Act.
To
understand and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Part
13 registered nurses must be familiar with their responsibilities in using the
Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act.
To
understand the restrictions placed upon detained patients, and the rights of
informal patients.
To
fully understand and to undertake their practice according to capacity and
consent principles.
To complete DOLs applications as required by the MCA 2005.
5. Clinical governance
To
contribute to the hospital wide approach on compliance with legal, regulatory,
social and ethical responsibilities
Participate
in audit programmes as necessary
To
participate in risk assessments as necessary
Ensure
that required documentation is completed and is to the required standard
Complete
professional reports and assessments on patients where required.
Ensure
relevant assessment tools and equipment are used as required.
To
ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the
company policies, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records Act 1990
To
maintain contemporaneous records of patients, record events and observations in
patient notes.
To
be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant
policies and procedures
An
Understanding of and adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 & Mental
Capacity Act 2005.
To
be aware of and practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission
outcomes.
6. Leadership and professional development
Ensure
training needs are identified and to participate in revalidation processes.
To
participate in clinical supervision.
To
mentor other members of the Nursing Team as required.
To
ensure that mandatory training is undertaken as required.
Actively
seek and share training opportunities that would have a direct benefit to the
standard or care delivered and support personal CPD.
To
be aware of and act upon health service developments and evidence based best
practice at a local and national level.
7. Nursing liaison
Ensure
that all referrals are handled professionally and quickly following the company
guidelines.
Attend
ward rounds and CPA as necessary.
Ensure
the Nursing Team provides feedback to multidisciplinary team about any general observations,
specific interventions, one-to-one work as well as patients participation.
Play
an active role as part of the multi-disciplinary team on the unit providing
feedback on nursing interventions and assessments to other staff on a daily
basis as required.
To
recognise the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous and
helpful attitude when dealing with users of the Companys services
To
carry out any other functions within capabilities as requested by senior staff.
To
present a professional and efficient image at all times.
To
be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant
policies and procedures.
To
undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line
manager Ensure other staff on the shift receive appropriate supervision/support
in response to any distressing behaviour of the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position
in organisation
Reports to the Charge Nurse or Senior Staff Nurse.
Liaison at all levels with Consultants, Nursing Services
Manager and all multidisciplinary team members.
Limits
of authority
Collaborates with other therapy staff in
therapeutic program review process.
Collaborates in care planning discussions as
part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ensures care-plans are reviewed, updated and
actioned as required.
Provides a link with outside agencies
Key tasks/Scope of the role
1.
Clinical Care
2.
Health & Safety
3.
Medication
4.
Legal frameworks
5.
Clinical Governance
6.
Professional Development
7.
Nursing Liaison
8.
Other
Duties and
responsibilities
1. Clinical care
To assess, plan and implement patient care plans,
incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans
Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive and are
understandable by the patient.
Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the
patient has been represented in the care-plan.
Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current
care-plan.
Ensure that a patients capacity and willingness to consent
to the care-plan is documented.
Meet with the patient at least once a week to establish a
therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision where required.
Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and,
if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan.
Liaise with other professionals and agencies as required.
Ensure the transfer of a patient from one nurse to another
is not detrimental to patient care.
Undertake outcome measures with the appropriate tools; in
particular, (HONOS) both on admission and discharge.
2. Health and safety
To
be aware of Health and Safety policies and ensure compliance when carrying out
duties.
To
bring Health and Safety issues to the attention of the charge nurse and if
applicable, the maintenance department.
To
ensure incident, accident and complaints polices are adhered to.
3. Medication
Administer
medication as prescribed, within professional guidelines.
Ensure
that all hospital medication policies are followed.
Ensure
that all staff on the shift are aware of any observable side-effects of
medication.
Be
familiar with the use of emergency medication.
4. Legal frameworks
To
understand and adhere to the Mental Health Act.
To
understand and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Part
13 registered nurses must be familiar with their responsibilities in using the
Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act.
To
understand the restrictions placed upon detained patients, and the rights of
informal patients.
To
fully understand and to undertake their practice according to capacity and
consent principles.
To complete DOLs applications as required by the MCA 2005.
5. Clinical governance
To
contribute to the hospital wide approach on compliance with legal, regulatory,
social and ethical responsibilities
Participate
in audit programmes as necessary
To
participate in risk assessments as necessary
Ensure
that required documentation is completed and is to the required standard
Complete
professional reports and assessments on patients where required.
Ensure
relevant assessment tools and equipment are used as required.
To
ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the
company policies, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records Act 1990
To
maintain contemporaneous records of patients, record events and observations in
patient notes.
To
be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant
policies and procedures
An
Understanding of and adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 & Mental
Capacity Act 2005.
To
be aware of and practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission
outcomes.
6. Leadership and professional development
Ensure
training needs are identified and to participate in revalidation processes.
To
participate in clinical supervision.
To
mentor other members of the Nursing Team as required.
To
ensure that mandatory training is undertaken as required.
Actively
seek and share training opportunities that would have a direct benefit to the
standard or care delivered and support personal CPD.
To
be aware of and act upon health service developments and evidence based best
practice at a local and national level.
7. Nursing liaison
Ensure
that all referrals are handled professionally and quickly following the company
guidelines.
Attend
ward rounds and CPA as necessary.
Ensure
the Nursing Team provides feedback to multidisciplinary team about any general observations,
specific interventions, one-to-one work as well as patients participation.
Play
an active role as part of the multi-disciplinary team on the unit providing
feedback on nursing interventions and assessments to other staff on a daily
basis as required.
To
recognise the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous and
helpful attitude when dealing with users of the Companys services
To
carry out any other functions within capabilities as requested by senior staff.
To
present a professional and efficient image at all times.
To
be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant
policies and procedures.
To
undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line
manager Ensure other staff on the shift receive appropriate supervision/support
in response to any distressing behaviour of the patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- PMVA
- ENB 998 or Mentorship Course
- Experience of C.P.A.s and Tribunals.
- Supervising student nurses.
- Experience in specialist service areas such as, Adolescent, EDU Addictions or General Psychiatry.
- Completion of DOLs forms.
- Experience in delivering clinical supervision.
- Undertakes additional duties dependent upon the needs of the service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- PMVA
- ENB 998 or Mentorship Course
- Experience of C.P.A.s and Tribunals.
- Supervising student nurses.
- Experience in specialist service areas such as, Adolescent, EDU Addictions or General Psychiatry.
- Completion of DOLs forms.
- Experience in delivering clinical supervision.
- Undertakes additional duties dependent upon the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
